Janet Hoek
Govt claims reducing tobacco retailers will increase ram raids: Data disproves
Data disproves the Government's claims that reducing the number of tobacco retailers would lead to an increase in ram raids according to a public health professor. The Coalition plans to repeal smoke… Audio
Public health professor on MPs tobacco links
Public health experts are calling on the government to be completely transparent on any past or present dealings MPs have had with tobacco companies.
It comes as the Associate Health Minister Casey… Audio
Public Health Professor on proposal to insulate cigarettes from inflation
Cigarettes could be insulated from the full impacts of inflation, with documents showing New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello is seeking advice on the idea.
Currently tobacco excise is increased… Audio
'Save our stores' dairy campaign the work of tobacco companies
A series of social media ads threatening that local dairies could close are the work of tobacco companies.
The Save Our Stores campaign features dairy owners who warn rules coming in force in July… Audio
First, a smoke-free generation – next, a vape-free one?
New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping? Audio
NZ rules out vaping crackdown
The government has ruled out following Australia's crackdown on vaping - at least this term. The Australian government is restricting flavoured and colourful vapes from retail, and non-prescription… Audio
Calls for vapes to be prescription only
Should vapes require a doctor's prescription?
That's the law in Australia, and there are growing calls from doctors, public health experts and educators for New Zealand to do likewise.
But across… Audio
What young people think of phasing out all tobacco products
Last year the government proposed to introduce a smoke-free generation, ending the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2008. New research at the University of Otago has actually spoken to youth to… Audio
Massive growth in vape retailers fuelling youth epidemic
Anti-smoking groups are sounding the alarm at the growing number of vape shops in the country, with 300 new stores opening up since February alone. Kathryn speaks to Letitia Harding, chief executive… Audio
Smokefree researcher given top accolade
A leading researcher into achieving smokefree targets has been given a top accolade.
Otago University professor Professor Janet Hoek has been awarded the 2022 Critic and Conscience of Society Award.
…New vape regulations won't stop kids vaping: academic
New regulations on vape products come into force from today but a public health expert says the change won't do anything to stop the rise in young people vaping. All retailers, manufacturers and… Audio
Another battle in the anti-smoking war
A new skirmish in the war against tobacco aims to stub out a whole new generation of smokers. Audio
Smokefree proposals could be game changer - health researcher
Marketing experts say today's Smokefree proposals could be a game changer for helping people wean themselves off their addictions to tobacco. Audio
Slashing nicotine in cigarettes a smart move, says expert
A Government plan to slash nicotine in cigarettes is being lauded as smart, bold and realistic. A proposal released by Associate Minster of Health Ayesha Verrall includes reducing the amount of… Audio
How the tobacco industry targets teenagers
The tobbacco industry has some new marketing strategies. Audio
Vape giveaways “despicable”: public health academic
A public health academic says British American Tobacco is using aggressive marketing tactics in a deliberate attempt to get a new generation hooked on nicotine. Two free music events held earlier this… Audio
Are Flavoured cigarettes targetting non smokers?
New research has found that despite tobacco companies saying they're helping create a smoke-free future, products are being made to target new markets. Audio
Plain cigarette packaging comes into force
Plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco came into force yesterday but Otago University researchers say although it's a good start the government needs to "step up" to make the country smoke free by… Audio
Smoking and Our Young People - Professor Janet Hoek
It could be the next step in stopping young people smoking. Otago University researchers have found that cigarette sticks with printed health warnings or unattractive colours, could enhance the… Audio
Social smokers back having smokefree ban outside bars
Research from Otago University shows most social smokers back extending the smoking ban outside bars, clubs and cafes. Audio